World Culture Trivia Questions — page 44
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About how many years did the Tower of Pisa take to build?
- A100
- B200
- C75
- D175
Answer: 175 - 2152.
One of the most spectacular ways to celebrate July 4th is through colorful fireworks. Which of these types of fireworks is prohibited?
- ACherry bombs
- BSparklers
- CSmoke bombs
- DRoman candles
Answer: Cherry bombs - 2153.
What is the name of the automated train that circles downtown Detroit?
- ADetroit Downtown Train
- BDetroit People Mover
- CSMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation)
- DDetroit Transit System
Answer: Detroit People Mover - 2154.
What modern-day country includes most of ancient Mesopotamia?
- ASaudi Arabia
- BIraq
- CPakistan
- DIran
Answer: Iraq - 2155.
In Russia, the International Womens Day is celebrated on this date.
- A15 December
- B8 March
- C1 April
- D11 March
Answer: 8 March - 2156.
Which of these Founding Fathers did not sign the Declaration of Independence?
- ABenjamin Franklin
- BThomas Jefferson
- CGeorge Washington
- DJohn Adams
Answer: George Washington - 2157.
The Brook Farm area was a settlement of intellectuals on the outskirts of Hartford. Among its distinguished residents were Harriet Beecher Stowe and this author.
- AMark Twain
- BEugene ONeill
- CRobert Benchley
- DLouisa Mae Alcott
Answer: Mark Twain - 2158.
What river connects Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes, to the Atlantic Ocean?
- ANiagara River
- BSt. Lawrence River
- CSt. Clair River
- DSt. Marys River
Answer: St. Lawrence River - 2159.
Name the oldest amusement park in the U.S. which is located in Bristol, Connecticut.
- AMystic Playground
- BLake Compounce
- COcean Beach
- DRiverside
Answer: Lake Compounce - 2160.
St. Patricks Day is traditionally a feast day celebrating the Patron Saint of what country?
- AIreland
- BBritain
- CAmerica
- DItaly
Answer: Ireland - 2161.
The bus line which primarily serves the San Francisco Peninsula is known as this.
- ASamTrans
- BPeninsula Transit
- CAllTrans
- DStanford Area Transit or SAT for short!
Answer: SamTrans - 2162.
After it became clear that the Titanic could not stay afloat, safety measures to save the crew and the passengers were taken. At 12:40 AM the first lifeboat, boat 7, was lowered. How many of these boats did Titanic have?
- A40
- B60
- C20
- D30
Answer: 20 - 2163.
Which of the following races is always held in July and lasts approximately 3 weeks?
- AVuelta a España (Spain)
- BTour de Pakistan
- CGiro dItalia (Italy)
- DLe Tour de France
Answer: Le Tour de France - 2164.
What is the name of the woman that has been the symbol of France for centuries?
- AMarianne
- BVivienne
- CJeanne
- DIsabelle
Answer: Marianne - 2165.
What is the most senior civil servant of a British Government ministry?
- AThe Permanent Secretary
- BThe Secretary of State
- CThe Prime Minister
- DThe Cabinet Secretary
Answer: The Permanent Secretary - 2166.
Which of these colors is not present on the national flag of the French Republic?
- ARed
- BWhite
- CGreen
- DBlue
Answer: Green - 2167.
Powering minds is the motto of what Arkansas school?
- AHendrix
- BNorth Arkansas Community College
- CArkansas State
- DUniversity of Arkansas
Answer: Arkansas State - 2168.
This man (along with his half-brother) tried to corner the worlds silver market. His failure led to his bankruptcy.
- ASam Walton
- BGeorge Bannister
- CWilliam C. Durant
- DNelson Bunker Hunt
Answer: Nelson Bunker Hunt - 2169.
Linus Pauling won two Nobel Prizes. Was he ever named Man (or Person) of the year by Time magazine?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 2170.
Which of these colors is not present on the national flag of the Kingdom of Cambodia?
- AWhite
- BBlue
- CYellow
- DRed
Answer: Yellow - 2171.
In 2001, Dave Barlia set a world record for longest bungee jump. How long was the jump?
- A600 yards
- B600 feet
- C6,000 yards
- D6,000 feet
Answer: 6,000 feet - 2172.
What fountain, sculpted by Thomas Waldo Story, features female figures and cherubs dancing next to a giant shell?
- AТhe Fountain of Love in Cliveden
- BSea Nymphs in London
- CArtemis Fountain in Hyde Park, London
- DThe Victoria Fountain in Old Steine, Brighton
Answer: Тhe Fountain of Love in Cliveden - 2173.
This state, with a capital of Jaipur, is the largest state in India.
- AMadhya Pradesh
- BKarnataka
- CRajasthan
- DAndhra Pradesh
Answer: Rajasthan - 2174.
What interesting nickname was given to the U.S. state of Delaware?
- AUncle Sams Pocket Watch
- BUncle Sams Top Hat
- CUncle Sams Tidy Whities
- DUncle Sams Pocket Handkerchief
Answer: Uncle Sams Pocket Handkerchief - 2175.
Which 102-storey Art Deco style building was officially opened in May, 1931?
- ACN Tower
- BSears Tower
- CWorld Trade Center
- DEmpire State Building
Answer: Empire State Building - 2176.
This host of many game shows, such as Love Connection and Lingo, was born in Ashland, KY.
- APat Sajak
- BChuck Woolery
- CMonty Hall
- DWink Martindale
Answer: Chuck Woolery - 2177.
Halloween is typically linked to the ancient harvest festival of Samhain held on October 31–November 1. What is the origin of Samhain?
- ACeltic
- BViking
- CRoman
- DAnglo-Saxon
Answer: Celtic - 2178.
Which was the first US state to recognize Memorial Day as an official holiday?
- ANew Jersey
- BConnecticut
- CMassachusetts
- DNew York
Answer: New York - 2179.
What was the first bank to manage over 2 trillion dollars?
- ACredit Suisse of Switzerland
- BUBS AG of Switzerland
- CChase Manhattan Bank of New York
- DRoyal Bank of Scotland
Answer: UBS AG of Switzerland - 2180.
Danish kids mark their birthdays by which of the following activities?
- Aputting a scarf around the neck
- Bgiving their classmates chocolates one day before their birthday
- Cputting a flag outside their house
- Dnot wearing their school uniform
Answer: putting a flag outside their house - 2181.
A transcontinental country that belongs to Asia and Africa. Its capital is Cairo.
- ASudan
- BEgypt
- CGreece
- DYemen
Answer: Egypt - 2182.
La primavera, or Spring, is Concerto No. 1, in E major which is part of The Four Seasons violin concertos. Who composed The Four Seasons?
- AAntonio Vivaldi
- BAntonio Salieri
- CGiacomo Puccini
- DGioachino Rossini
Answer: Antonio Vivaldi - 2183.
This explorer sailed around the Cape of Good Hope into the Indian Ocean and explored Mozambique in 1498. He was the first European to establish a trade route around the southern tip of Africa all the way to India.
- AVasco da Gama
- BBartolomeu Dias
- CHenry the Navigator
- DMarco Polo
Answer: Vasco da Gama - 2184.
Which of the following rituals is not part of Memorial Day observance?
- Aflying the US flag at half-staff until noon
- BNational Moment of Remembrance
- Cchanging guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Dthe Presidents speech at Arlington National Cemetery
Answer: changing guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - 2185.
Both the invasion of the Roman Empire by Hannibal (217 BCE) and Ghenghis Khans invasion of China in the 13th century were made possible by this weather phenomenon.
- AThe freezing of marshlands and rivers allowing mounted troops to invade
- BTyphoons stopping naval forces from defending the invaded countries
- CHurricanes deterred defending troops from meeting the enemy before they could get a foothold
- DUnusually high temperatures causing grave illnesses on the defending troops
Answer: The freezing of marshlands and rivers allowing mounted troops to invade - 2186.
What is the title of the national anthem of Japan?
- AEternal Land
- BMay Your Reign Last Forever
- CIsland of the Sun
- DUntil the Earth Comes to an End
Answer: May Your Reign Last Forever - 2187.
According to tradition, passengers of the train passing over the Jamuna river in India, should give tribute to the river by throwing this in it.
- AA silver ring
- BA piece of their clothing
- CA shoe
- DCoins
Answer: Coins - 2188.
During the mid-late 60s Royal Pontiac (a car dealer in Royal Oaks, Michigan) offered a special tune-up package for the GTO 389 engine. What was the name of that performance package?
- ABoss
- BBobcat
- CSuper Sport
- DTrans Am
Answer: Bobcat - 2189.
Which of the following countries is smaller (in terms of land area) than Poland?
- AItaly
- BSpain
- CFinland
- DUkraine
Answer: Italy - 2190.
Which European capital was known as Reval?
- ATirana
- BTalinn
- CValetta
- DRiga
Answer: Talinn - 2191.
Who accompanies Grandfather Frost, the Russian equivalent of Santa Claus?
- AThe White Wolf
- BThe White Magi
- CSnow Maiden
- DSnow Fairy
Answer: Snow Maiden - 2192.
What is the name of the national anthem of the Republic of Peru, adopted in 1821?
- AOur beloved motherland Peru
- BBlessed motherland
- CFreedom for Peru
- DWe are free, we shall always be so
Answer: We are free, we shall always be so - 2193.
What year was the Vatican City established?
- A1929
- B1870
- C1957
- D1900
Answer: 1929 - 2194.
What is the currency unit in India?
- ADinar
- BRupee
- CLira
- DPeso
Answer: Rupee - 2195.
In what state is the Space Needle located?
- AWyoming
- BWashington
- COregon
- DNew York
Answer: Washington - 2196.
The 3rd Monday in April is Patriots Day - a legal holiday in this state.
- ACalifornia
- BOregon
- CMassachusetts
- DWashington
Answer: Massachusetts - 2197.
All revolutions of the 1989 Autumn of Nations in Europe were rather peaceful. Which country was the only one to overthrow their communist regime violently?
- AEast Germany
- BRussia
- CHungary
- DRomania
Answer: Romania - 2198.
What animal is the dominant object on the Michigan state flag?
- ARabbit
- BFish
- CDeer
- DBear
Answer: Deer - 2199.
This great marble temple was built in Ephesus. It is famous for being one of the biggest temples the ancient Greeks ever built. It was burned by a madman, who wanted to immortalize his name.
- AThe Temple of Artemis
- BThe Parthenon
- CThe Mayan Pyramids
- DThe Forum
Answer: The Temple of Artemis - 2200.
The Statue of Liberty, is one of the most widely known statues in history. What country is it in?
- AFrance
- BMexico
- CCanada
- DUSA
Answer: USA
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